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Mercedes-Benz E400

Safety Grade: C
80
Total Complaints
5
Crashes
8
Injuries
0
Deaths

Top Issues

AIR BAGS
46
STEERING
5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
5
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4
SERVICE BRAKES
3
ENGINE
3
SEATS
2
STRUCTURE
2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: A
1

Recent Complaints

2017 MERCEDES-BENZ E400 — STRUCTURE
The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz E400 Coupe. The contact stated that the silver metal coating on the seat release lever was rough and jagged on both driver and passenger sides of the two door vehicle. The contact's son had grabbed the front seat release lever to access the rear passenger’s si...
2016 MERCEDES-BENZ E400 — FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz E400. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was a knocking sound coming from the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The automatic brake and Adaptive Cruise Control warning lights were illuminated. The emergency braking sy...
2016 MERCEDES-BENZ E400 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz E400. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was a knocking sound coming from the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The automatic brake and Adaptive Cruise Control warning lights were illuminated. The emergency braking sy...
2017 MERCEDES-BENZ E400 — AIR BAGS
Seat pressure sensor for supplemental restraint system (SRS) routinely fails. The system generates and error and disables the front passenger airbag. The condition clears when the vehicle is turned off. Sensors have been recalibrated multiple times. System still routinely fails.
2017 MERCEDES-BENZ E400 — SEATS
Seat pressure sensor for supplemental restraint system (SRS) routinely fails. The system generates and error and disables the front passenger airbag. The condition clears when the vehicle is turned off. Sensors have been recalibrated multiple times. System still routinely fails.
2016 MERCEDES-BENZ E400 — ENGINE
Mercedes Benz has a recall on several models including E-Class (E 200, E 220, E 280, E 350) experiencing timing chain problems. The timing chain is an important component of the engine, as it helps to coordinate the timing of the engine’s various parts. I am currently having the same issue, but m...
2015 MERCEDES-BENZ E400 — SERVICE BRAKES
The sub frame of this car is being replaced under a warranty extension due to severe rusting and separation creating an extremely unsafe driving condition. It was determined during inspection the rear brake lines were also corroded. This is also due to environmental exposure and substandard material...
2016 MERCEDES-BENZ E400 — ENGINE
The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz E400. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle would display a vibration sensation. The check engine light had illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the head gasket had failed. The head gasket and...
2015 MERCEDES-BENZ E400 — STRUCTURE
The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz E400. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the steering wheel material was peeling off. Additionally, the driver’s and passenger’s side window buttons were peeling. The contact stated that the dashboard was bubbling. The vehicle had not been...
2017 MERCEDES-BENZ E400 — SEATS
Safety Issue. The Chrome on the lever to make the seat move forward to access the back seat has sharp razor blade ridges. It has cut my hand open multiple times as well as my wife and a friend. A lot of blood, this is a serious issue. When I brought my car to the Mercedes Service center the agent ...

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